Coin-Operated lockers in local venues

Visitors, swimmers, gym users, tourists and shoppers who need somewhere safe to leave their things. Venues may also receive a share of the income.

Customers pay per use, usually a small fee per visit or per hour. You may pay the venue a fixed rent or a share of takings, so income depends on footfall and how many lockers you place.

• Approaching venues and negotiating a deal
• Basic maintenance and DIY
• Reliable routine for collecting cash and checking lockers

• Public liability insurance, and check what cover you need for items left in lockers
• Agree in writing who is responsible for lost or stolen items, and display clear terms of use
• Check with the venue about fire safety, escape routes and any permission needed to install equipment
• Cash handling and vandalism risks, so think about card payments and secure fixings
• Check how to handle abandoned or prohibited items safely

Estimated startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £6,000, depending on how many lockers you buy or lease and how you set up payment and secure fixings.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £150 to £1,500, depending on the venue, how busy it is and any share you agree with the owner.

Check public liability insurance and what cover you need for items left in lockers. Agree in writing who is responsible for lost or stolen items, check fire safety and installation permission with the venue, and check how to handle abandoned or prohibited items safely.